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The Nashville Fair is back for its fourth year, bringing 10 days of family-friendly fun, interactive agriculture exhibits, thrilling rides, live music and cultural performances to the Nashville Fairgrounds Sept. 5-14. This year’s theme, “Now With More Cowbell!,” pays homage to the iconic Saturday Night Live skit.
Get nose-to-nose with farm life at the Fair’s AGtivity Hall, featuring cows, pigs, goats, chickens, rabbits and butterflies. More than 60 musical acts will perform on three stages, and cultural celebrations combining music and dance will occur both weekends. The action-packed line-up also includes wrestling and monster truck mayhem, high-energy dinner shows, a vibrant creative arts expo, aerialist performances and a brew fest.
Discounted tickets and four-packs are available online now through opening day. Children ages 5 and under get in free, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Save time and buy online here.
Entries are open online for this year’s contests and competitions. For more information and to enter, go here. Categories include:
Fine Arts: Photography, Handcrafted Arts, Floral, Miniature Habitats and Table Setting
Fiber Arts: Sewing, Quilting, Crocheting and Needlepoint
Culinary: Baking and Canning
Fruits and Vegetables: Giant Pumpkins and Watermelons, and Garden Produce
Agriculture and Livestock: Beef Cattle, Poultry, Swine, Goats, Rabbits, Sheep and Dairy Cattle
Youth Programs: FFA and 4-H Contests
Special Competitions: Tennessee Ham Show, “Fairest of the Fair” Pageant, Cosplay Competition
Volunteer applications are now open. Opportunities include working special events, greeting guests, and providing agricultural experiences for guests. Sign up here.
The Nashville Fair Details
WHEN:
Friday, Sept. 5 – Sunday, Sept. 14
Gates are open Monday-Friday: 5-9 p.m.
Gates are open Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
WHERE:
The Nashville Fairgrounds, 320 Wedgewood Avenue
Rideshare and accessibility access at 174 Rains Avenue